East Hartford Woman Accused Of Operating Drug Factory

An East Hartford woman was arrested after police said they found instruments to operate a drug factory in her

EAST HARTFORD — A woman was arrested early Thursday morning after police said they found evidence of a drug factory in her home.

Sherrie Woods, 36, of 34 Columbus Circle, B-2, was charged with conspiracy, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana and operating a drug factory.

Officers using a search warrant went to the house at 6 a.m. and found 2.5 grams of crack cocaine, 6.4 ounces of marijuana, $612 in cash, "along with instruments needed to operate a drug factory," Sgt. Michael DeMaine said in a press release.

Woods was released on $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 24.